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Flights from Johannesburg to Ho Chi Minh City
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Ho Chi Minh City. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shenzhen, about 17h 43m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 43m
Johannesburg to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance
Fastest journey17h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen
Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Ho Chi Minh City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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JNB Hong Kong (HKG) SGN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, VietJet Air
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JNB Shenzhen (SZX) SGN
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
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JNB Perth (PER) SGN
Leg 1: Qantas, South African Airways · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,424 km5,852 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 43mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hHo Chi Minh City vs Johannesburg
- Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
- VND
- Airports
- JNB, HLA → SGN
Flights from Johannesburg to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Ho Chi Minh City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Perth. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Ho Chi Minh City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,424 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX) and Perth (PER). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Ho Chi Minh City?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 5 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
